Tag Archives: wellness

Anyone else hate the idea of being trapped inside their own head, much less meditating within the depths of their personal black hole??? Sitting still is challenging. Sitting still, focusing on nothing and letting my mind wander into consciousness? Ummm, good luck. It takes everything not to fidget during Shavasana. To be honest with you, I’ve… Read More

Unless we choose to, we never stop learning. I’m forever reading, digging the internet for the latest beauty news, poking around social media for thoughts from professionals more knowledgeable than myself. Every now and again I’ll find an interesting article from beauty mags. Recently, Allure shared a story about the future of beauty, covering the… Read More

As you can likely assume from foreshadowing, my hormonal acne came back with a vengeance. I was frustrated, emotionally feeling beaten down by my cysts. I have to say, I tried my best not to care. On my days off I would run around the city without makeup, after leaving work I would wipe… Read More

I’m taking the care of writing this as if it’s a delicate manuscript… I’ve never taken the time to evaluate my time with cystic hormonal acne. The idea of delving in gives me a pit in my stomach, I start feeling anxious—as I’m writing this I’m becoming aware of how I completely ignored the emotional hold… Read More

Finding a qualified esthetician has the potential to be just as stressful as searching for any other professional. Whether you’re hunting for an OBGYN, hairstylist, tailor, or any other service provider we want the BEST, right? And, like, right now…kthx. We’re not just concerned with quality, value, and experience level, but we want our providers… Read More

I’ve never been one to make new years resolutions, 2017 wasn’t any different. Mid-January I began several lifestyle changes: I ( for the most part ) cut out alcohol, started obsessing over health food and supplements, made self-care a focus. A complete overhaul in how I live. Now in July my mind and body… Read More

Last month we headed off to Denver for a long weekend of scoping out neighborhoods for our upcoming move. Spoiler alert…. I can’t stop counting down to the end of our lease. Visiting a place with the intent of moving there, exploring the way you would as a local, may leave you obsessed with being… Read More

…and we return to Italian beauty extravaganza part two: the facial After days of obsessive pharmacy shopping, where I picture my credit card screaming bloody murder at me for over swiping, there was one last stop: I had to experience a legit Italian facial. Had to, no excuses, no exceptions… 100% necessary. Choosing a… Read More

Have you ever felt emotionally crazy? Like you need a release but a good cry just isn’t doing it? You’re running out of options to calm your anxiety, ears to listen, the voice of reason just isn’t surfacing. A few months back I sure as hell felt that way, a constant nagging that would just… Read More

Before a few weekends ago I may have been someone who scoffed at the idea of visiting Idaho. Because I’m inherently 12 at heart, U-daho and potatoes are the only connections I have to the state. Y’all. Idaho has this sweet spot up north called Coeur d’Alene and it is drop.dead.GORGEOUS. Lucky for us we… Read More